San Bernardino Mountain Waters, May 10 Report

FishRap StaffMay 10, 2018

SILVERWOOD: The trout bite has been excellent after two DFW trout plants last week, and more this week. Lots of browns in the mix. The best action has been in the main channel and coves adjacent to the dam, but fish are also still showing in Cleghorn and Miller canyons, mostly on MiceTails and small lures. The browns are mostly in Cleghorn. Thre trout are running up to two pounds. Vanessa LaCrois, Hesperia, had a three-fish stringer that weighed six pounds, all on PowerBait in Cleghorn. Catfish are being caught in Cleghorn mostly on cut baits. Stripers are showing at the dam, adjacent coves, quarry, and off the dock, mostly on lug worms, cut baits, and nightcrawlers. Most are in 30 feet of water. Good bluegill action off the dock on small baits. Sam Tracy, visiting from Nebraska, landed a two-pound bluegill off the dock on a lug worm. There will be a seminar on striped bass fishing noon, Saturday, May 12, at the marina. The seminar will be conducted by big-fish specialist Gregg Silks. The event is free and anyone who wants to attend should bring a chair and notebook. Call the marina for more information on the seminar. A reminder: the dam is closed to angler access. Anglers should be aware of health advisories for the consumption of fish from this lake because of high PCB and mercury levels in the fish flesh and skin. Here’s the direct link to a PDF brochure explaining consumption recommendations: http://www.oehha.ca.gov/fish/so_cal/pdf_zip/081013KioskadvySilverwood.pdf. Dock fishing is allowed for $3 for adults, $2 for kids and seniors. Private boats must be inspected for zebra and quagga mussels. Boats with wet lower units will be turned away. Boats inspected and tagged at Diamond Valley and Perris will be allowed at Silverwood. The park is open seven days a week. Information: marina 760-389-2299, state park 760-389-2281, Silverwood Country store 760-389-2423.

BIG BEAR LAKE: Hard to believe is snowed the middle of last week, , but the trout fishing remains good best along the north shore from Windy Point to Old Gray’s Landing for shore anglers using floating dough baits on 18 to 24-inch leaders. Fish to four pounds have been reported this past week. The trolling action has been good near the solar observatory and along Trout Alley. Slow trolling with one to three colors of lead core dragging Thomas Buoyants and Rapalas has been the ticket. A few bass are starting to show on swim baits at Garstin Island, but this is still tough. No catfish or panfish reports, yet. For updated fishing information: Big Bear Sporting Goods at 909-866-3222 or visit the store’s Facebook page.

GREGORY LAKE: No reports. Trout Derby coming Memorial Day weekend. Lake, derby, and fishing information at 909-338-2233 or on the website at lakegregoryrecreation.com/fish. Fishing updates are posted infrequently on the park’s Facebook page or website.

GREEN VALLEY LAKE: The first trout plant (500 pounds) of the season went in last Thursday (May 3), and the bite on trophy fish has been startlingly good. Over the weekend, Doug Shields caught an 11-pound rainbow near the dam from a boat, while Jamie Kitchens caught an 8-7 off Norma’s Point. Donald Garcia landed a seven pounder at the dam from a boat on small jigs. The swim beach is tentatively slated to open Memorial Day weekend, depending on weather and water conditions. The website is www.gvlfishing.com and the Facebook page is Green Valley Lake Fishing.

JENKS LAKE REGION: Jenks Lake parking lot is open. No fishing reports and no DFW trout plants yet. The Santa Ana River and the South Fork of the Santa Ana also have not been planted recently. For information, call the Mill Creek Visitor Center Tuesday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) at 909-382-2882 or the San Bernardino National Forest main office line at 909-382-2600.